MERKABAH lapis lazuli skull pendant

Each karatoyaa pendant is cut by hand  from natural stones and with gold plated silver elements and are created to be used exclusively with Merkabah necklace.  

Skull holds profound symbolic and spiritual significance in many cultures around the world. 

In many spiritual traditions skull is used to deal with  Mortality and Impermanence - the acceptance of inevitability of physical death and transformation, and following rebirth. 

Shamans often use skulls as symbols of spiritual transformation, invoking ancestral wisdom or guiding souls in transition between life and death.

In alchemical traditions, the skull represents the transformative process of death and rebirth. It signifies breaking down the old to create something new, aligning with spiritual evolution and self-discovery.

Skulls can symbolize a connection to ancestors and the collective wisdom of those who have passed. They are often associated with reverence for the knowledge of the past.

 In some mystical traditions, the skull represents the seat of the mind, intellect, and spiritual insight.

Skulls are often used in spiritual practices and rituals as symbols of protection, warding off negative energies or spirits.

In some traditions, such as those of the Celts or certain Native American tribes, the skull is a powerful symbol of courage and mastery over fear.

In Mexican culture The skull (calavera) is a central motif, celebrating the cyclical nature of life and honoring the memory of loved ones. Decorated skulls often represent joy, life, and the eternal bond between the living and the dead.

In Hinduism and Tantra, skulls are associated with deities like Kali and Shiva, symbolizing destruction and creation as interconnected aspects of existence.

The skull is sometimes seen as the vessel of spiritual awakening. Its hollow nature is seen as symbolic of detachment from ego and the physical world, enabling transcendence and enlightenment.

The skull is a spiritual teacher, reminding practitioners of the need to transcend fear, ego, and illusion to embrace higher truths.

We recommend using skull pendant for those, who seek connection with ancestors, assist with overcoming one’s Ego, acceptance of inevitability of Death and overcoming the fear of it. As well as protection from negative energies.